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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 1,010.88 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 1,010.88 and 308.92 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 1,010.88 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/1,010.88 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 1,010.88 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 312,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,281.05/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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